Cardi B honors Takeoff with Migos video about ‘family’
Cardi B paid tribute to late rapper Takeoff after the Migos member was shot and killed at age 28 early Tuesday.
The “WAP” rapper retweeted a video shared by Complex in which the rap group — specifically Takeoff — discussed the importance of family.
“My dudes gave me this ring,” Takeoff explains of his piece of jewelry that features a photo of him as a boy and his mom. “…It’s always going to stay with me, too. I ain’t never going to take it off.”
Cardi B, 30, is married to Takeoff’s cousin Offset, another Migos member with whom the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker shares daughter Kulture, 4, and son Wave, 13 months.
According to TMZ, an altercation broke out at around 2:30 a.m. at 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston over a dice game.
Takeoff’s uncle and fellow Migos musician Quavo was reportedly present when the shooting took place in Texas.
Houston Police Department Lt. Christina Salazar told NBC affiliate KPRC 2 that aside from Takeoff, two other injured people were taken in private vehicles to nearby hospitals.
Quavo, 31, was not among those hurt.
Since news of Takeoff’s death broke, countless celebrities have taken to social media to share their condolences.
Rapper Desiigner had a particularly emotional reaction, breaking down during an Instagram Live and proclaiming that the horrific incident has caused him to quit music.
“I’m done, I’m done, I’m done. I can’t live like this no more,” the “Panda” performer said tearfully.
He then posted a slide on his Instagram Story that read, “I’m done [with] rap” accompanied by a peace sign and prayer hands emoji.
Ja Rule — acknowledging the stream of killings of rappers including Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle — tweeted, “Rip Takeoff… this s–t has to STOP… sending love to friends and family .”
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace Dillard — who released her debut album “Deep Space” last year and is currently on tour — shared an Instagram post by musical artist Femme It Forward that honored Takeoff.
“This one hit different ” the caption read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Migos and QC family during this difficult time. Takeoff, we love you & miss you.”
Migos’ Quavo and Offset have yet to publicly address Takeoff’s death.